ANSHUMAN RAHUL
Jawaharlal Nehru University, Center of Arabic & African Studies, Graduate Student
The OBOR initiative of China often termed as ‘Modern-day Silk Road’ is based on President Xi Jinping’s epic vision to make ‘China Great Again’ by reviving the Silk Route of ancient times. This initiative aims to engage Eurasia... more
The OBOR initiative of China often termed as ‘Modern-day Silk Road’ is based on President Xi Jinping’s epic vision to make ‘China Great Again’ by reviving the Silk Route of ancient times. This initiative aims to engage Eurasia economically by creating a network of infrastructure. In this regard, the article attempts to understand the geo-politics behind India’s refusal to join OBOR and strategic response to counter the most appealing economic engagement of the present era but considered to be a debt-trap by India.
Research Interests: African Studies, International Relations, International Relations Theory, International Studies, International Trade, and 9 moreInternational Security, Political Science, International Political Economy, Indian Politics, China studies, China and Africa, Indian foreign policy, USA Foreign Policy, and Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
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Since 2008, due to surge in maritime piracy along its coasts, Somalia has attracted considerable international attention. In this context, the article apart from examining the reasons for the outbreak of piracy in the region also attempts... more
Since 2008, due to surge in maritime piracy along its coasts, Somalia has attracted considerable international attention. In this context, the article apart from examining the reasons for the outbreak of piracy in the region also attempts to understand the dynamics of Somali piracy. The dramatic rise in Somali pirate attacks forced the international community to adopt various counter-piracy measures in which India also played a crucial role. This article reviews the international and Indian responses to curb this menace. However, the limitations associated with the international community in this initiative cannot be ignored.
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The OBOR initiative of China often termed as ‘Modern-day Silk Road’ is based on President Xi Jinping’s epic vision to make ‘China Great Again’ by reviving the Silk Route of ancient times. This initiative aims to engage Eurasia... more
The OBOR initiative of China often termed as ‘Modern-day Silk Road’ is based on President Xi Jinping’s epic vision to make ‘China Great Again’ by reviving the Silk Route of ancient times. This initiative aims to engage Eurasia economically by creating a network of infrastructure. In this regard, the article attempts to understand the geo-politics behind India’s refusal to join OBOR and strategic response to counter the most appealing economic engagement of the present era but considered to be a debt-trap by India.